🔗 Share this article The Clarets Clash With Man United in Key English Top Division Encounter Amorim's spell at Manchester United has been labeled a major disappointment. Looking at the numbers, his record stands out for all the poor factors. Throughout the Premier League era, no United manager has achieved a worse points return, nor secured a standing as low as 15th in the table. Delving further back, you have to revisit Frank O'Farrell in 1972 to find a United boss who was defeated in a larger share of matches. Furthermore, he infamously etched his name in the team's history by enduring a final loss to Tottenham Hotspur, particularly Postecoglou's side of Tottenham. The game, however, is not often so black and white. In spite of the criticism of his tactical approach, the Portuguese manager leaves behind a team in a far better state than the one he inherited. In a prior match this term, following a defeat of Brighton, Welbeck shared that his colleagues were praising their opponents as the most impressive side they had played against in some time. Their performance in a thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth was equally encouraging and exciting. Although it is tough to contest the decision to sack him—particularly given it was allegedly caused by his remarks regarding superiors with poorer histories—his exit was in the end stymied by atrocious fortune. If the absence of crucial personnel not happened at the same time as the unavailability of other essential individuals, he may remain in the role—possibly thriving. Fletcher Takes the Reins Consequently, Fletcher inherits a fairly solid scenario. Important figures like Mason Mount, Fernandes, and Mainoo are available again, while Diallo and Mbeumo will shortly return from the African tournament. Just careful management of this skilled roster should be enough to guarantee a fifth-place finish and, with it, continental competition for the coming campaign—probably in the elite Champions League. Burnley's Formidable Test Burnley, though, will not make things easy. Despite having only twelve points and losing 3 of their previous five outings, their showings have often been more impressive than the results indicate. Boss Scott Parker will surely have his team fired up to attack opponents who are set to start an lineup that has lacked cohesion, set up in a formation they have gone without for more than a year. Start time: 8.15pm GMT.